Eric Gales Live from The Cluny
Cedric Burnside at The Cluny in Newcastle
It goes without saying that the name Burnside is synonymous with the blues. Of course, the late RL Burnside was one of the greats of the Hill Country Blues sound, and music most certainly runs in the family. Words & Images: Adam Kennedy RL’s grandson Cedric Burnside is a protege of the legend, having toured […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck release new single & music video
Following their triumphant 12-date tour of the UK in May 2022, which showered them with rave reviews and accolades, Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce the release of a brand new single and music video She’s A Fighter, released on Blues Rock Titan Joe Bonamassa’s label KTBA Records on Friday 27th May. The single is available to stream now […]
CHRISTONE ‘KINGFISH’ INGRAM ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
American blues guitarist and singer Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has announced that he’s returning to the UK this October for a 5-date tour which will see the singer perform in Sheffield, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester. His show at Islington Assembley Hall in June is already sold out. Tickets go on sale on Friday 27 May […]
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR RELEASES New Single FEATURING KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
On the heels of the announcement of her first U.S. concert film Blues From The Heart Live set for release on June 10th, KTBA Records recording artist and British blues-rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor releases “Can’t You See What You’re Doing To Me” featuring five-time GRAMMY nominee Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Blues From The Heart Live […]
ROBBIE REAY & FRIENDS Live – Repas7, Berwick Upon Tweed
Took a saunter over the border to Berwick to see Robbie Reay play at Repas7; a contemporary music venue/restaurant, that offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The venue has a low roof making acoustics sound really tasty and tonight was no exception. A full house was entertained with blues, gospel, humour throughout but […]
The UKBlues Awards Winners 2022
After two years of holding these Awards on line it was great to be back hosting them live! The UK Blues Federation organise these awards to give recognition to those who have made an impact over the year preceding. With ’21 having been a year where we found ourselves creeping out of lockdowns and many […]
Laura Evans announces new single “Fire With Fire”
Welsh singer songwriter Laura Evans announces the release of her second single “Fire With Fire” from her debut album “State Of Mind” and is on an exciting roll with yet another big, perfectly crafted song which is sure to appeal to her ever-growing fanbase. The new single will be available to pre-save from Monday 16th […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck Ft. Laura Evans at the Riverside Newcastle Live Review
Within a matter of just eight months, US-based blues/rockers Robert Jon and the Wreck make their eagerly anticipated return to the North-East of England. As a result of the band’s continued success, this evening’s venue The Riverside in Newcastle sees the band almost double their crowd since their last visit to Tyneside, and deservedly so. […]
ALLIGATOR RECORDS ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
On Wednesday, May 11, The City Of Chicago announced the lineup for the 2022 Chicago Blues Festival, taking place Thursday, June 9 (starting on a Thursday for first time in years) through Sunday, June 12 at Millennium Park as well as in other locations throughout the city. This year the the festival will feature four Alligator […]
